Sunday, December 8, 2013

Swedish Sisters Sing So Sweetly

They put tears in Paul Simon's and Patti Smith's eyes.

First Aid Kit performs Paul Simon's "America" at the 2012 Polar Music Prize. You can skip the ad after 5 seconds.

First Aid Kit performs Patti Smith's "Dancing Barefoot" at the 2011 Polar Music Prize.

2 comments:

MM said...

"Borrowed words and chords can tap into reservoirs of otherwise inaccessible feelings"

Bureau Chief said...

Very true. I am particularly moved by the sisters' version of America. Maybe it can be the new national anthem. Hard to sing at ballgames though.